What does "prostitute" mean?

First, the words in Wei Zhuang's Biography of the River in the former Shu Dynasty: "The feet of the Qing 'e Temple are charming in spring, light in the clouds, and graceful for prostitutes." Second, in ancient times, brothel women all became prostitutes, but this was just a general term, and according to the different beauties of prostitutes, they could be divided into geisha, etc. Because the beauty of brothel women is also a necessary condition for their own survival, just like beautiful flowers can attract bees and butterflies, so they can be called "flower prostitutes", so the most beautiful and talented woman on the first floor is also called "flower chief"